Overview
Competing in the midsize luxury SUV, the 2024 Land Rover Defender goes up against other notable names in the class, like the 2024 Ford Bronco, the 2024 Jeep Wrangler, and the 2024 Lexus GX. Spread across 15 tris, the Defender starts off at a base price of MSRP $57,875 and carries on to $120,075. Not all trims are built equal, however, as there are 3 powertrains on offer. Starting off is the 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission base engine. Making 296 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, this engine makes the Defender capable of accelerating from a standstill to 60 mph in just 6.6 seconds and carries the capability to tow 7,716 pounds. One can also opt for a bigger 3.0L turbocharged inline-6 engine that is paired to the same 8-speed automatic transmission. With 395 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque, this engine gets you a towing capacity of 8,200 pounds. There is also a more powerful 5.0L supercharged V8 engine as an option that produces 518 horsepower and 461 lb-ft of torque.
